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I think Ruby and other techbooks now have more channels of distribution. So the author does have an option of not going with Apress. Why settle if the deal is c
by datums 17y ago
I think Ruby and other techbooks now have more channels of distribution. So the author does have an option of not going with Apress. Why settle if the deal is crap ? It would be interesting to have other authors tell us about there experiences. The transparency could put pressure on publishers.
- tptacek 17y agoThis topic always makes me think of "Getting Real": http://37signals.com/svn/archives2/75day_getting_real_book_stats_update.php http://37signals.com/svn/archives2/75day_getting_real_book_s... Yes, you are not as well-marketed at 37signals. On the other hand, $175,000 (!!!) is a very very very long shot from $19,000.